Crossroads "Generate"

I just got home from an absolutely long, exhausting yet spiritually fulfilling day! Had classes and review sessions from 9am-6pm, then went to Generate at Crossroads in Corona with my friend, Brianna, from work. Let me tell you, it was an experience for my broken spirit...

I felt like the message was personally written just for me and what I have been experiencing in my life for the past many years: dealing with fears, depression, loneliness and self-consciousness.

These are important lessons that everyone needs to learn how to cope with. I have tried basically everything (of my own accord) to help deal with these issues... And the conclusion I have found after my many unsuccessful years of searching?

....Only with GOD can we deal with our deepest fears, doubts and supposed shortcomings. Only He can make us whole again. He is the only person we need to rely on. Everyone else, even those who love us, will disappoint, but not God.. He is always there for us, any time, any place.

As I was driving home from church, I turned on Air-1 and like always, the song I needed most right then was playing. It was "Praise You in This Storm" by Casting Crowns. This song has the most amazing lyrics and filled me with such peace and love! This is the chorus.. (Go and watch the link!!)

"And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm"


Verse to memorize: Philippians 4:4-7

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."